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John Raymond Snodgrass

1941 - 2025

John Raymond Snodgrass obituary, 1941-2025, Kingsport, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

John Snodgrass Obituary

John Raymond Snodgrass

August 25, 1941 -

March 23, 2025

WEBER CITY, VA - John Raymond Snodgrass, age 83 of Weber City, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025. John, also known as "Clem", was born on August 25, 1941, in Scott County, VA to Festus and Irma Snodgrass. John retired from Eastman Chemical, and he also served in the Virginia National Guard. On May 8, 1965, John married his most cherished friend, Irma Price, and they shared 59 years of a beautiful life together.

John enjoyed his life, and he cherished his family. He sang with a Barbershop Quartet, and he was an accomplished bass player with many local country bands. He was also a professional photographer.

John was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Festus Snodgrass Jr.; and one sister, Joann Moffa. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Irma Snodgrass; two daughters, Tracie Rowland and husband David, and Tammy Lane; two grandchildren, Brandon Lane, and Kerianne Deskins; great-grandson, Finn Carico; brother, James Snodgrass and wife Teresa; and sister-in-law, Jewel Snodgrass.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Holston View Cemetery with Chaplain R.J. Rose officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 pm.

Carter-Trent / Scott County Funeral Home Weber City is serving the Snodgrass family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2025.

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Mary Moses

March 31, 2025

Prayers for you Erma and family. I pray for Gods loving comfort to cover you. Mary Moses

Michelle Gillenwater

March 27, 2025

Irma - I am so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a good man. I cherish the wedding pictures he took of Roger and I. Love and hugs!

Tina Bowen

March 27, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Emma Marie Hartsock

March 27, 2025

Love and prayers for you all. I am sorry I could not be there today.

Sam Starnes

March 27, 2025

A true friend for over 65 years. John never changed over all those years. If he was your friend it was all the way, no shortcuts. I will miss you my friend.

Loretta Flores

March 26, 2025

God is with you and John now walks with Jesus on Streets of Gold. You will see him again one day. May you have peace knowing this. God Bless you all

Shirley and Grady Blalock

March 25, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Irma and all the family. May your hearts be comforted by the many wonderful memories of John. He was a wonderful person and friend. Shirley and Grady Blalock

Janet Falin

March 25, 2025

May God bless the family of Johnny Snodgrass. He was a truly good person and such fun to be with.

Brenda & Brownie Price

March 25, 2025

Irma and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy.

JACEY RADFORD

March 25, 2025

A good friend and fellow musician, traveled many miles together
JC RADFORD

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